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Becoming Maya
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Author : Wolfgang Gabbert
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2022-08-30
Becoming Maya written by Wolfgang Gabbert and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-30 with History categories.
In Mexico's Yucatán peninsula, it is commonly held that the population consists of two ethnic communities: Maya Indians and descendants of Spanish conquerors. As a result, the history of the region is usually seen in terms of conflict between conquerors and conquered that too often ignores the complexity of interaction between these groups and the complex nature of identity within them. Yet despite this prevailing view, most speakers of the Yucatec Maya language reject being considered Indian and refuse to identify themselves as Maya. Wolfgang Gabbert maintains that this situation can be understood only by examining the sweeping procession of history in the region. In Becoming Maya, he has skillfully interwoven history and ethnography to trace 500 years of Yucatec history, covering colonial politics, the rise of plantations, nineteenth-century caste wars, and modern reforms—always with an eye toward the complexities of ethnic categorization. According to Gabbert, class has served as a self-defining category as much as ethnicity in the Yucatán, and although we think of caste wars as struggles between Mayas and Mexicans, he shows that each side possessed a sufficiently complex ethnic makeup to rule out such pat observations. Through this overview, Gabbert reveals that Maya ethnicity is upheld primarily by outsiders who simply assume that an ethnic Maya consciousness has always existed among the Maya-speaking people. Yet even language has been a misleading criterion, since many people not considered Indian are native speakers of Yucatec. By not taking ethnicity for granted, he demonstrates that the Maya-speaking population has never been a self-conscious community and that the criteria employed by others in categorizing Mayas has changed over time. Grounded in field studies and archival research and boasting an exhaustive bibliography, Becoming Maya is the first English-language study that examines the roles played by ethnicity and social inequality in Yucatán history. By revealing the highly nuanced complexities that underlie common stereotypes, it offers new insights not only into Mesoamerican peoples but also into the nature of interethnic relations in general.
Becoming Maya Angelou
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Author : Andrea Barnes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Becoming Maya Angelou written by Andrea Barnes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with African American women authors categories.
The Melody Of Words Following The Footsteps Of Maya Angelou
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Author : Nicky Huys
language : en
Publisher: Nicky Huys Books
Release Date : 2024-02-28
The Melody Of Words Following The Footsteps Of Maya Angelou written by Nicky Huys and has been published by Nicky Huys Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-28 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"The Melody of Words: Following the Footsteps of Maya Angelou" is a captivating exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou. Through vivid prose and lyrical analysis, this book delves into Angelou's profound impact on literature, culture, and the fight for equality. From her early struggles and triumphs to her lasting influence as a literary luminary, readers are invited to follow in Angelou's footsteps, discovering the power of her words and the melody of her life. With a rich tapestry of historical context and personal reflection, this book celebrates the resilience, wisdom, and enduring spirit of Maya Angelou, offering a compelling tribute to a remarkable woman and her timeless artistry.
Famous Friends Maya Angelou And Oprah Winfrey
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Author : Tamra B. Orr
language : en
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Release Date : 2024-05-14
Famous Friends Maya Angelou And Oprah Winfrey written by Tamra B. Orr and has been published by Fox Chapel Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-14 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Famous Friends: Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey is a perfect narrative non-fiction book for young learners. It's packed full of historical information about inspirational entertainers, Maya Angelou and Oprah Winfrey's friendship, including their troubling childhoods, their instant connection and how they made each other, and the world, a better place. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and further reading recommendations for student research.
Children In Immigrant Families Becoming Literate
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Author : Catherine Compton-Lilly
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-05-05
Children In Immigrant Families Becoming Literate written by Catherine Compton-Lilly and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This original book offers a meaningful window into the lived experiences of children from immigrant families, providing a holistic, profound portrait of their literacy practices as situated within social, cultural, and political frames. Drawing on reports from five years of an ongoing longitudinal research project involving students from immigrant families across their elementary school years, each chapter explores a unique set of questions about the students’ experiences and offers a rich data set of observations, interviews, and student-created artifacts. Authors apply different sociocultural, sociomaterial, and sociopolitical frameworks to better understand the dimensions of the children’s experiences. The multitude of approaches applied demonstrates how viewing the same data through distinct lenses is a powerful way to uncover the differences and comparative uses of these theories. Through such varied lenses, it becomes apparent how the complexities of lived experiences inform and improve our understanding of teaching and learning, and how our understanding of multifaceted literacy practices affects students’ social worlds and identities. Children in Immigrant Families Becoming Literate is a much-needed resource for scholars, professors, researchers, and graduate students in language and literacy education, English education, and teacher education.
Maya Caciques In Early National Yucat N
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Author : Rajeshwari Dutt
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2017-03-09
Maya Caciques In Early National Yucat N written by Rajeshwari Dutt and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-09 with History categories.
Andrés Canché became the cacique, or indigenous leader, of Cenotillo, Yucatán, in January 1834. By his retirement in 1864, he had become an expert politician, balancing powerful local alliances with his community’s interests as early national Yucatán underwent major political and social shifts. In Maya Caciques in Early National Yucatán, Rajeshwari Dutt uses Canché’s story as a compelling microhistory to open a new perspective on the role of the cacique in post-independence Yucatán. In most of the literature on Yucatán, caciques are seen as remnants of Spanish colonial rule, intermediaries whose importance declined over the early national period. Dutt instead shows that at the individual level, caciques became more politicized and, in some cases, gained power. Rather than focusing on the rebellion and violence that inform most scholarship on post-independence Yucatán, Dutt traces the more quotidian ways in which figures like Canché held onto power. In the process, she presents an alternative perspective on a tumultuous period in Yucatán’s history, a view that emphasizes negotiation and alliance-making at the local level. At the same time, Dutt’s exploration of the caciques’ life stories reveals a larger narrative about the emergence, evolution, and normalization of particular forms of national political conduct in the decades following independence. Over time, caciques fashioned a new political repertoire, forming strategic local alliances with villagers, priests, Spanish and Creole officials, and other caciques. As state policies made political participation increasingly difficult, Maya caciques turned clientelism, or the use of patronage relationships, into the new modus operandi of local politics. Dutt’s engaging exploration of the life and career of Andrés Canché, and of his fellow Maya caciques, illuminates the realities of politics in Yucatán, revealing that seemingly ordinary political relationships were carefully negotiated by indigenous leaders. Theirs is a story not of failure and decline, but of survival and empowerment.
Mel Scripting For Maya Animators
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Author : Mark R. Wilkins
language : en
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
Release Date : 2003
Mel Scripting For Maya Animators written by Mark R. Wilkins and has been published by Morgan Kaufmann this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Computers categories.
Animators, artists, game developers, and technical directors can master Maya's fundamentals then learn how to automate tasks, personalize user interfaces, build custom tools and solve problems by becoming an expert in the MEL scripting language - all withno programming experience.
Becoming Creole
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Author : Melissa A. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2019
Becoming Creole written by Melissa A. Johnson and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with History categories.
Taking the reader into the lived experience of Afro-Caribbean people who call the watery lowlands of Belize home, Melissa A. Johnson traces Belizean Creole peoples' relationships with the plants, animals, water, and soils around them, and analyzes how these relationships intersect with transnational racial assemblages.
Popular Vintage Wisdom For A Modern Geek A Memoir
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Author : Maya Van Wagenen
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2014-04-15
Popular Vintage Wisdom For A Modern Geek A Memoir written by Maya Van Wagenen and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
New York Times Bestseller Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek is a touchingly honest, candidly hysterical memoir from breakout teen author Maya Van Wagenen. 'School is the armpit of life . . . and my school is no exception' Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at 'pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here,' Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her quest to be popular? The real-life results are painful, funny, and include a wonderful and unexpected surprise-meeting and befriending Betty Cornell herself. Told with humour and grace, Maya's journey offers readers of all ages a thoroughly contemporary example of kindness and self-confidence. 'The real deal. . . A teenage John Green for the next generation. Stunning.' Margaret Stohl, bestselling co-author of the bestselling Beautiful Creatures series 'Popular is wonderful. It is charming, touching, entertaining - and brought back a lot of memories about my own high school anxieties. I will be saving my copy to give to my daughter when she is a little older' Jo Elvin, Glamour 'I was inspired by [Maya's] journey and made a point of saving a copy of 'Popular' for my sister, who starts middle school this fall. Maybe if I had read it when I was her age, it could have saved me from a world of hurt, or at least put that world in perspective.' Maude Apatow, New York Times Book Review 'Made me smile, giggle and question what my idea of popularity really is . . A must read this summer' Guardian Books Blog 'Honest, funny, and thought-provoking.' Gretchen Rubin, #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project 'Her year-long experiment in popularity is timeless; the intelligent and humane way she gets to the heart of the matter is uniquely her. Funny, determined, and wry, Van Wagenan has written a wise, heartfelt guide for other kids eager to keep up.' Rachel Hartman, NYT bestselling author of Seraphina 'A talented writer, she's funny, thoughtful and self-effacing . . . Teens will readily identify with her' Kirkus About the author: Maya Van Wagenen is fifteen years old. When she was eleven, her family moved to Brownsville, Texas, the setting of Popular. When not hunched over a desktop writing, Maya enjoys reading, British Television, and chocolate. She now lives with her parents and two siblings in a rural Georgia. She is a sophomore in high school but still shares a room with her sixth grade brother. Remarkably they have not yet killed each other.
Maya Angelou
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Author : Marcia Ann Gillespie
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday
Release Date : 2008-04-01
Maya Angelou written by Marcia Ann Gillespie and has been published by Doubleday this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Beautifully designed and featuring over 150 sepia portraits, family photographs, and letters from the life of one of the world’s most beloved and admired artists, this moving biography will appeal to all fans of the poet laureate, phenomenal bestselling author, and scribe for the people, Dr. Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou’s memoirs, essay and poetry collections, and cookbooks have sold millions of copies. Now, MAYA ANGELOU: A GLORIOUS CELEBRATION offers an unusual and irresistible look at her life and her myriad interests and accomplishments. Created by the people who know her best—her longtime friends Marcia Ann Gillespie and Richard Long, and her niece Rosa Johnson Butler—it is part tribute, part scrapbook, capturing Angelou at home, at work, and in the public eye. Readers who have come to know and love Maya Angelou will be surprised and delighted by this personal, illustrated portrait of the renowned poet, author, playwright, and humanitarian.
